Minister Wong: (sarcastic) Oh yes, Why don’t you meow when a woman does that? That’s a good idea–

(Panelists cross-talk over her)

Minister Wong: You know, it is…it is just extraordinary. The blokes are allowed to yell. But if a woman stands her ground, you want to make that sort of comment. It is that kind of schoolyard politics, right?

Panelist: We just want to ask if the Secretary of the Treasury if the Treasury–

Ms Wong is one of the few Australian politicians I’m proud of. She outshines our puppet Prime Minister all the way!

Anyanka

Hi from down-under, Racialicious readers!

Ms Wong is one of the few Australian politicians I’m proud of. She outshines our puppet Prime Minister all the way!

Aamer

Who is Penny Wong? A queer woman who supports the party line against gay marriage. A woman of colour who supports the brutal and inhumane mandatory detention of asylum seekers. This exchange is great, but she’s far from a hero.

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